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Honestly as someone who lives in USA I hate this practice. Every time I am mad and want to tip low I think hey they have a family maybe or just had a crappy day
by shadowwolf007 13y ago
Honestly as someone who lives in USA I hate this practice. Every time I am mad and want to tip low I think hey they have a family maybe or just had a crappy day this time and I don't want to deny them the ability to pay rent. The idea that my skimping on a $3 tip may be the difference between being able to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee after a crappy day at work or not makes me tip no less than 20%.
I'd rather they just be paid a livable wage and tips be optional.
- Amezarak 13y agoThe employer is required to make up the difference if a tipped employee makes less than the minimum wage (7.25 or higher) - though sure, that's maybe not a livable wage. Honestly, though? I worked at a restaurant ($10 buffet) for six years and most of my friends work in the industry still. Almost all waiters make out much better than the rest of the kitchen staff. Additionally, many establishments (especially mom and pops) encourage waiters to report the minimum amount necessary (whatever works out to minimum wage) for taxes. I wouldn't feel any worse for your waiter than for the guy who cooks your burger. Bizarrely, though, waiters are much more vocal than the rest of the staff about their wages.
- shadowwolf007 13y agoOh don't get me wrong: I feel crappy for the kitchen staff too. I actually thought it would be cool to get in to the restaurant biz until I learned about it. I don't know how kitchen staff don't go insane. Or maybe they do. Which is why I am always super nice to the staff at restaurants.